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October 9, 2024

Kamala Harris' failure at 'prosecutor 101' basics led to hundreds of drug convictions being tossed out: expert

Kamala Harris faced a scandal in 2010 when she served as San Francisco district attorney, which resulted in her office dismissing an estimated 1,000 drug cases and convictions.

October 9, 2024

The hidden truth: America's crime crisis isn't over

While any decrease in crime is certainly welcome, the FBI's data falls woefully short of providing a complete picture of crime and public safety in America. Let me explain.

October 9, 2024

Florida sheriff issues warning for authorities enforcing homeless crackdown

Sheriff says a new Florida law prohibiting the homeless from sleeping outside will increase the quality of life for regular people by clearing sidewalks and public places.

October 8, 2024

Texas death row inmate's lawyer says 'there was no crime' as she makes last-ditch effort to save his life

A lawyer for a Texas death row inmate scheduled to be executed next week for his conviction of killing his 2-year-old daughter more than 20 years ago says her client is innocent.

October 8, 2024

Hundreds of raccoons take over woman's yard in Washington state

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said hundreds of raccoons took over a woman's yard. The woman had been feeding them for more than 30 years. (Credit: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office)

October 8, 2024

Overseas meth sent to US election building shuts down office for hours

The Dutchess County Board of Elections office shut down for hours Monday over a suspicious package from Europe containing crystal meth, according to a press release.

October 8, 2024

3 confirmed dead after medical helicopter en route to patient crashes in Kentucky

Kentucky State Police say three crew members were killed when a medical helicopter crashed while heading to pick up a patient. The crash was reported on Monday.

October 8, 2024

Bizarre laws in Washington, such as being charged with reckless driving if hugging while behind the wheel

Among Washington's strangest laws include penalties for using X-rays as shoe-fitting devices as well as trouble for intimidating another with a laser.

October 8, 2024

Houston man fatally shoots autistic brother turning gun on himself in apparent murder-suicide: Sheriff

A Houston man shot and killed his autistic brother before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, the sheriff's office said.

October 8, 2024

Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia mayor charged with leaving alcohol in ditch for inmates

The mayor of a small town in Georgia has been suspended by Gov. Brian Kemp after he was charged for leaving a bottle of gin in a ditch for inmates to access.